Japanese people do not bow so often! Instead, we do eshaku.
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Bowing is one of the most typical Japanese behaviors.(I do not mention bowings in sports activities in this post)
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( Too many ) Japanese phrases meaning good-bye casual to polite
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While making this post, I was surprised at how many good-bye phrases I use. Followings are just a few of what I want to tell. It seems almost impossible for me to cover this topic thoroughly. You may wonder why I do not mention “sayonara” at all. There is a post about sayonara, so if […]
Good bye＝sayonara? … not really
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A lot of non-Japanse people know “Good bye” in Japanese is “sayonara.” Maybe sayonara is one of the most well-known and basic Japanese words. Even little kids know and understand the meaning of it.
Tai sea bream a symbol of auspiciousness
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In Japan, tai is used both as a general name for saltwater fish of the family Sparidae and specifically for the madai, a popular species in Japan. The tai is regarded as a celebratory fish and is often served at ceremonious occasions such as weddings.